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How to get fromLos Angeles to The Needlesby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to The Needles by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    3. Drive from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to The Needlescar car
    6h 19m
    $29–48

  2. Drive 196.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to The Needlescar car 196.7 mi
    4h 42m
    $36–52

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane LAX - BFL
    2. Drive from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to The Needlescar car
    5h 22m
    $55–288

  4. Bus, drive via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    3. Drive from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to The Needlescar car
    6h 59m
    $50–70

  5. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    2. Drive from Bakersfield to The Needlescar car
    6h 2m
    $36–62

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 211.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and The Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to The Needles. However, you can take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station, walk to Bakersfield Amtrak, take the bus to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd., then drive to The Needles. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to The Needles in around 4h 42m.

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